The nurse is preparing to initiate continuous infusion heparin. The nurse should:
a. check that the glass bottle of heparin is intact.
b. administer heparin by gravity drip.
c. always use an inner forearm IV site.
d. set up a volumetric infusion pump.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Heparin is not packaged in bottles, but rather plastic bags.
B Incorrect: Heparin should not be administered by gravity drip.
C Incorrect: Any IV site can be used for this administration.
D Correct: Continuous IV heparin should be infused using a volumetric infusion pump.
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